Beaujolais

Beaujolais is located on the eastern side of France, touching Burgundy to the north, and the city of Lyon to the south. This region is perhaps most famous (or infamous) for Beaujolais Nouveau; simple, light and fruity Gamay wines which are released in mid November, mere weeks after harvest. These divisive wines aside, there is a lot of quality and variety to be found, particularly among the ten hilly sub-regions known as Crus.

The story of how Gamay came to be the principle grape of Beaujolais begins in mid-14th century Burgundy, shortly after the decline of the Black Plague. Due to the economic upheaval across Europe, many Burgundian growers turned away from finicky Pinot Noir towards a more consistent varietal. This move might have saved Burgundy as a wine region, but some decades later the Dukes of Burgundy outlawed the cultivation of Gamay, forcing growers to relocate south into what is now the Beaujolais region.

Despite the resurgence of Beaujolais as a 'serious' wine region, many excellent wines from this region are still fantastic value for money and easily paired with food or drunk on their own!

This parcel of vines in the Beaujoulais Cru of Brouilly is grown on volcanic soils, giving the wine its name. Full of fresh red fruit flavour, alongside a touch of liquorice and marzipan, makes this an easy drinking summer red wine!

Fleurie, one of the ten crus of Beaujolais, is known for its refined and elegant wines, with refreshing red fruit flavours alongside floral notes. Perfect with white meats, salmon or tuna, and creamy sauces.
This wine, from the highly rated Arenite vineyard, is richly floral with fresh berry...

The very finest area in the Morgon area is on the bottom slopes of the Cote du Py. This wine is produced from Gamay vines with an average age of 50 years. Perfect for strongly flavoured meats such as duck, goose and game.

From the sister vineyard of Julienas 'Roche Bleue' comes wine from slightly older Gamay vines, averaging 50 years. Carrying aromas peony and violet flowers this wine is a perfect accompaniament to chicken in wine or cream sauces.

The Moulin a Vent area is known colloquially as the 'Lord of Beaujolais' for its wines possessing room for aging. These bottles contain wine from Gamay vines with an average age of 50 years, worth drinking alongside red meat and strong cheese.

From the sister vineyard of Julienas 'Roche Bleue' comes wine from slightly older Gamay vines, averaging 50 years. Carrying aromas peony and violet flowers this wine is a perfect accompaniament to chicken in wine or cream sauces.

The very finest area in the Morgon area is on the bottom slopes of the Cote du Py. This wine is produced from Gamay vines with an average age of 50 years. Perfect for strongly flavoured meats such as duck, goose and game.

The Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines Domaine Laurent Perrachon, is a suave wine that offers great depth and balance. Comprised of 100% Gamay from vines as old as 65 years, this is a wine that while approachable now, will reward cellaring for a year or two.

The Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines Domaine Laurent Perrachon, is a suave wine that offers great depth and balance. Comprised of 100% Gamay from vines as old as 65 years, this is a wine that while approachable now, will reward cellaring for a year or two.

The Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines Domaine Laurent Perrachon, is a suave wine that offers great depth and balance. Comprised of 100% Gamay from vines as old as 65 years, this is a wine that while approachable now, will reward cellaring for a year or two.

The Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines Domaine Laurent Perrachon, is a suave wine that offers great depth and balance. Comprised of 100% Gamay from vines as old as 65 years, this is a wine that while approachable now, will reward cellaring for a year or two.